Modernist

usgb/ˈmɑːdərnɪst/
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A person who supports or follows modern ways or ideas, especially in art, literature or architecture.

The artists who formed the modernist movement sought to reject the traditional forms of art.
Visual representation of "modernist" - A person who supports or follows modern ways or ideas, especially in art, literature or architecture.

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  • modernist artist
  • modernist movement

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Cultural Movements

Modernist refers to specific historical art movements, not just contemporary works.

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He studies European modernist literature from the early 20th century.
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Not Contemporary

Modernist is often confused with 'modern'; it refers to early 20th century styles, not current trends.

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The museum's modernist collection includes works from 1920s surrealism.
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Rejection of Old

Modernists aimed to break away from classical and traditional forms.

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The modernist poets broke free from the constraints of rhyme and meter.
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